Charles vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Charles Rank #51

Theo Rank #80

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Charles or Theo more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Charles and Theo mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Charles and Theo boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.